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Hypetex Halo
Designed by Michael Sodeau for Hypetex, this lightweight lounge chair is made from the world's first coloured carbon fibre, created after seven years' research and development by Formula One engineers. Designed to highlight the material's strength and lightness, the Halo's ultra-thin circular seat rests on three narrow legs. The addition of a bright, flat monochromatic backrest -- also made from the same durable material -- lets the chair disguise itself as a floating disk when viewed from behind.
£tbc hypetex.com
Blub Clock
This desk clock melds the retro aesthetic of four glass Nixie tubes with a sleek, modern, anodised aluminium base. Nine numeral-shaped cathode wires sit within the neon gas-filled tubes, each of which emits an orange glow when a current is passed through it. As well as displaying the time, it can show the date and temperature, and has an alarm. The 111 x 56 x 72mm Blub also comes in a limited-edition black aluminium version. AUD$499 blub.com.au
Joe Doucet Flat-Pack Marble Annex Table
The Annex table from New York-based designer Joe Doucet uses just three sections of Carrara marble. The pieces slot together and are held in place by gravity. Commissioned by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, each Annex is signed and numbered.
$2,650 joedoucet.com
Sonneman Quattro Led Task Lamp
This bold desk lamp echoes the works of Modrian. Flat-panel LED technology ensures evenly distributed, glare-free light and an optical sensor offers touch-free dimming control. The articulated arm can be rotated 90 degrees in either direction, while the square head can be rotated on two axes. $450 ylighting.com
Sentri
Combining an HD video camera, motion detector and lots of built-in sensors, Sentri can interface with many "internet of things" devices - including the Nest thermostat and Philips Hue smart light bulbs. The companion smartphone app allows you to keep an eye on your connected home when you're out. $349 sentri.me
Nathan Yong Primary Desk
Made with a solid American walnut frame, the angles of Nathan Yong's Primary Desk mix with elements of 50s school furniture design for an effect that's strangely nostalgic. It's only 76cm deep, but the drawered top shelf is cleverly angled to allow room for an open laptop. $1,905 dwr.com
Matthew Bridges Seer Table
Matthew Bridges's Seer table can grow from four- to eight-person sized. Rotating the lower section of the tabletop allows finger access to pull out the four triangular leaves of the upper section.
Available in responsibly sourced American black walnut or European oak (shown). £2,950 walnut, £2,790 oak matthewbridges design.co.uk
Knomo Newbury Laptop Briefcase
This briefcase, made from full-grain leather, boasts a spacious main padded zip-top compartment to cosset a 15in laptop. In fact, all the pockets tailored for computer, tablets and phones have microfibre lining to clean screens as devices are removed and replaced. The organiser panel also has side-by-side pockets to allow a smartphone to sit alongside the Knomo 5000MAH battery (purchased separately) when charging. And, displaying some eco credentials, the base of the Newbury is made from recycled plastic bottles. £299 knomobags.com
Note Design Studio for Per/Use MCE Lamp
Inspired by the mathematical illustrations and optical illusions of Escher, the MCE Lamp's sturdy wooden frame securely supports a large hand-blown glass bowl that serves as its shade. Altering the tilt of this bowl allows you to direct the light through the hole at the top, like a soft spotlight. Initially designed for Stockholm Design Week, the MCE is available in a range of desaturated colours and sizes. £437 notedesignstudio.se peruse.be
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